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3rd-gen Maruti Suzuki WagonR launched at Rs. 4.19 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the third generation WagonR at prices starting at Rs. 4.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The new WagonR is based on the fifth generation HEARTECT platform, which uses high tensile steel that is claimed to improve overall safety, rigidity and NVH performance . The car measures 3,655 mm in length, 1,620 mm in width and 1,675 mm in height. The boot space is 341 litres, which can be increased to 710 litres by folding the rear seats. Fuel tank capacity is 32 litres.

The new WagonR features an updated exterior with large sweptback headlamps with integrated turn signals and a rectangular grille with chrome trim. The front bumper houses a trapezoidal air dam, which is flanked by circular fog lamps. The car has a tall boy side profile with blacked out B-pillars and comes with electric folding ORVMs with integrated turn signals. At the rear, the new WagonR gets vertical tail lamp clusters and a dual-tone bumper. 

Inside, the new model comes with a dual-tone dashboard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that offers smartphone connectivity including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and cloud-based services. It has a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a circular instrument cluster with a circular MID. Safety features like ABS with EBD, driver side airbag, front seat belt reminder, speed alert system and rear parking sensors are standard across all variants.

The new WagonR comes in three variants - LXi, VXi and ZXi. The VXi and ZXi trims come with an optional 5-speed AMT. Maruti is offering two engines including the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which is available on the base LXi, VXi and VXi AGS variants. It makes 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 90 Nm of torque @ 3,500 rpm. The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine is offered with the VXi, ZXi, VXi AGS and ZXi AGS variants. It produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.

The new WagonR is available in 6 colour options - Pearl Poolside Blue, Pearl Nutmeg Brown, Magma Grey, Pearl Autumn Orange, Silky Silver and Superior White.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

LXi 1.0L - Rs. 4.19 lakh

VXi 1.0L - Rs. 4.69 lakh

VXi AGS 1.0L - Rs. 5.16 lakh

VXi 1.2L - Rs. 4.89 lakh

ZXi 1.2L - Rs. 5.22 lakh

VXi AGS 1.2L - Rs. 5.36 lakh

ZXi AGS 1.2L - Rs. 5.69 lakh

 
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